December 16th - Thanks to the Jaycees that helped Saturday assemble food boxes at the Salvation Army.
December 14th - Thanks to everyone that volunteered to ring bells at JCPenney and Theisens.
December 10th - Veteran's Holiday Party. The Veteran's Christmas Party was a great success. Over 100 Veterans received gifts and enjoyed the program.
December 9th - Santa Saturday - Over 250 kids attended this event this year. It was a great success. Each child made a craft, ate breakfast, got a picture with Santa and took home a goody bag. Thanks to Wal-Mart, the Noon Kiwanis, MCBD, Wells Fargo, and the Salvation Army for their partnership.
December 2nd - Thank you/Holiday Party at the Stadium 7:00PM - We had a great party Saturday for Mike Horn as he ages out of the Jaycee organization as a local member. Mike was recognized as a Jaycee Senator for all of his dedication.
Holiday Shopping - Sunday, November 19th at 5:00 PM - Jaycees shopped for Iowa Veteran's, residents at the Southridge Nursing Home and kids in need of Christmas gifts. Thanks to everyone that helped.
Congrats a total of 1,734 people went through the forest this year!!! Thanks to everyone for all there help. A huge thanks to the River's Edge for the location!
Weather slowed things down a little our second weekend, but we still managed to get another 390 people through the forest. We still need a lot of help so come on out the 27th, 28th and 31st.
The Jaycees had a great opening weekend at the Haunted Forest. 580 people survived the forest. If you were not able to help there is still 5 days left, bring a friend and help add to the scare.
Congrats!! Miki & Jason Helton had a baby boy Tuesday, October 3rd. His name is Jay Curtis Helton. He weights 9 lb's 11oz according to Jason he is a moose.
Congrats!! Josh & Laura Vander Ploeg had a baby boy at 11:04 a.m. Monday, September 25. His name is Cooper Kristopher Vander Ploeg, and he is 9 lbs. 3 oz. and comes in at a lengthy 22 1/4 inches.
Haunted Forest at the River's Edge begins October 13th. Work begins Sunday, September 10th.
Oktemberfest Parade - Saturday, September 23, 2006 the Jaycees walked in the parade promoting the haunted forest. Over 1500 fliers were handed out to parade goers.
Night Golf September 15th, 22 people enjoyed a great evening of Night Golf at Lincoln Valley in State Center.
Iowa Jaycees were in Marshalltown, Saturday, September 2nd from 9AM to 1PM for a planning day and candidate announcement. Check out the Iowa Jaycee website for more information.
Cornstock - A music event featuring 10 bands was held at the Rivers Edge just north of Marshalltown on Hwy 14.
Over 75 people attended the Focus on Marshalltown community forum on September 6th. Jaycees had a good representation and helped express the concerns affecting young people today.
ALL-STATE Update: All-State was held July 28-30 in Marshalltown. Almost 100 Iowa Jaycees were in attendance. Marshalltown Jaycees received a number of awards and/or recognitions. 1. Purple Region District 3 - District of the Quarter 2. Purple Region District 3 - Top Growth District 3. Chapter award for top Governmental Project for the Candidate Forums 4. Michelle Spohnheimer - First Timer recognition 5. Michelle Spohnheimer - Top local member - 2nd Quarter 6. Michelle Spohnheimer - Top local officer purple region - 2nd Quarter 7. Mike Horn - JCI Senator
Congratulations Robin Angstman, Ted Lewis, and Michelle Spohnheimer for being selected as on the top 30 under 40 according to the Marshalltown Times Republican.
July 9th - 15th was the Marshall County Fair. Thanks to all members that helped hand out ice cream Thursday and sell glow necklaces.
July 9th the Jaycees helped at Relay for Life on July 9th. Thanks to all the members that helped early Sunday morning.
BBQ Championship June 23rd - 24th in Marshalltown. This was a great event the Jaycees made just over $600 in tips and bottle redemption.
May 20th was the annual Sand Box Fill. Thanks to Cessford Ready Mix and Concrete Inc for their donation of time, trucks, and sand. Over 50 wheel barrows of sand were unloaded across Marshalltown.
May 20th MY-LOTS was held in Marshalltown for fellow Jaycees across the State. John, National Vice President discussed ways for local chapters to market themselves to potential members.
